Weddings and wedding photography
Your forever deserves a legendary setting. Begin the next chapter of your life together in a place that’s had a starring role in Scotland’s story.
Locations
Centuries of history, one unforgettable yes.
With numerous wedding locations across Scotland, our dedicated team are here to make your wedding dreams come true. The venues we have available for hire include some of the most beautiful and iconic historic places in Scotland.
See our dedicated pages for weddings at Edinburgh Castle and weddings at Stirling Castle.
Location | Capacity for wedding guests |
|---|---|
Aberdour Castle | 60 in the long gallery |
Caerlaverock Castle | 60 in the open air Great Hall |
Castle Campbell | 60 in the tower apartments or the open-air terraced gardens |
Craigmillar Castle | 60 in the Great Hall |
Dryburgh Abbey | 60 in the chapter house, at the high altar or in the cloisters |
Elgin Cathedral | 80 in the chapter house or 100 in the open air presbytery |
Huntingtower Castle | 60 in the state room |
Inchcolm Abbey | 20 in the chapter house or 100 in the refectory |
Rothesay Castle | 60 in the chapel or 100 in the great hall or courtyard |
Seton Collegiate Church | 100 in the choir (80 seated and 20 standing) |
Historic Scotland wedding venues gallery
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Elgin Cathedral is one of Scotland's most impressive ruins. The intricate ceiling of the chapter house is breathtaking - you can get married underneath it. -
A ceremony at Inchcolm Abbey is truly unforgettable. You'll need your sea legs as this romantic ruin lies on a secluded island in the Firth of Forth. -
Secluded Seton Collegiate Church is filled with birdsong. It's the perfect for a peaceful ceremony surrounded by history and nature. -
With its unique triangular layout plus drawbridge and moat, Caerlaverock Castle is the ultimate fairytale location. -
Aberdour Castle is amongst the very oldest in the country. It's graceful terraced gardens are perfect for a gathering, and it's a short journey from Edinburgh.
Wedding photography
Whether it's a castle dominating an urban skyline or a dramatic ruin surrounded by mountains, lochs and glens, Historic Scotland sites are a go-to for anyone looking for a stunning shot of Scotland. Wedding photography is no exception!
You can use many of our properties as a backdrop to your wedding photographs, even if your ceremony will be held elsewhere.
The fee for any wedding photography booking is £160 including VAT.
Wedding photography bookings are accepted at all of our wedding venue sites except Edinburgh Castle. At sites where we offer ceremonies, photography-only bookings can be made only two months in advance.
When you make a wedding photography booking:
your wedding party of up to 15 people may enter the site at no extra charge
additional guests must pay the standard admission fee
the property will remain open to other visitors
you are in charge of arranging the photographer
Good to know
Types of ceremony
At the majority of sites we can offer humanist wedding ceremonies, civil weddings and civil partnerships (with the agreement of a Registrar) and religious ceremonies (with the agreement of your Celebrant).
Only religious wedding ceremonies can be held at St Margaret’s Chapel (Edinburgh Castle). Roman Catholic wedding ceremonies can’t be held at Rothesay or Edinburgh Castle.
Venue capacity
Each of our wedding properties lists the total capacity per available venue. This number is to include everyone in attendance: bridal party, minister, musicians and wedding guests.
Catering
Our catering partner will suggest a menu for your wedding reception. Wedding parties may not arrange an alternative caterer.
Public use of our properties
Our properties will remain open to daytime visitors while your wedding is in progress with no access to your ceremony and people will be asked to respect your privacy. Similarly, your special day shouldn’t cause inconvenience to other visitors.
